“I was pretty sore at the time, just had to settle it down, just make sure I didn’t hurt it more in that game. I was in a bit of pain,” Fisher said. “No time to sit out now.”

The Predators will take on a tired Avalanche squad. Colorado did not skate this morning after losing 6-2 to Anaheim last night then flying to Nashville. According to Google maps, the driving mileage from Denver to Nashville is more than 1,100 miles, though that’s not exactly as the crow flies.

“You obviously don’t feel great, but sometimes you play it more simple and play a better road game,” defenseman Shane O’Brien said when asked about a long-travel back-to-back. “Even though they did fly in we have to be ready to go because sometimes you play better when you’re a little tired. You keep it simple and sometimes that’s better on the road.”

Coach Barry Trotz said Pekka Rinne will start in goal — again. I think he goes the rest of the way barring injury.